Add 16/81 and 2/8
16/81 + 2/8 is 145/324.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 8 is 648
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 648 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 8 = 648,
16/81 = 16 × 8/81 × 8 = 128/648 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 81 = 648,
2/8 = 2 × 81/8 × 81 = 162/648 - Add the two like fractions:
128/648 + 162/648 = 128 + 162/648 = 290/648 - 290/648 simplified gives 145/324
- So, 16/81 + 2/8 = 145/324
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